Weekly Toolbox Talk: Our Vision - Nobody Gets Hurt

Posted by Jorge Vazquez on December 20, 2016

Do you often need to make strange or awkward movements to get your work done? Long reaches, twists, bends and stretches put your shoulders, back and elbows in uncomfortable and unnatural positions. These postures can injure your nerves and even blood vessels that supply your muscle.

Merely reaching behind you or above your head can put your body out of alignment. It’s normal alignment is the position where shoulders are straight and arms hang down with elbows close to your body. Awkward movement and static postures can add strain on your body. When you add lifting of heavy objects or performing repetitive motions, an injury becomes more likely.

Here are seven strategies for preventing musculoskeletal injuries:

Practice good posture, with shoulders straight and arms and elbows close to the body.